War is just when it is necessary; arms a... by Niccolo Machiavelli | We Heart Quotes

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War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Other quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli

Love

The distinction between children and adults, while probably useful for some purposes, is at bottom a specious one, I feel. There are only individual egos, crazy for love.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Will

The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

The end justifies the means.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Necessity Present

The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Opportunity

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

War

There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.

- Niccolo Machiavelli

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